ENG2613
Applied English Language for Foundation and Intermediate
Phase – First Additional Language
October/November 2025
N.B PARAPHRASE YOUR WORK TO AVOID PLAGARISM (CHANGE WORDS)
NAME OF STUDENT:
STUDENT NUMBER:
1.1) Reasons mother doesn’t want a dog
Reason 1: Dogs shed hair and track mud on the floor.
This is a concern of an adult since it is the role of a grown-up to clean the
home whereas a child may not consider the mess a problem.
, Reason 2: Dogs need to be taken outside even in bad weather (ice
and snow).
This concerns an adult since an adult will consider the inconvenience and
responsibility whereas a child will just consider playing with the dog.
1.2) Humorous lines/images
Younger learners laugh at exaggerated, silly, or unexpected images. Three
examples:
“And do disgraceful things on rugs” – Humorous because children
find the idea of a naughty pet making a mess funny.
“And flop upon your bed at night / And snore their doggy snore” –
The idea of a dog sleeping and snoring like a human is amusing.
“Because, more than a dog, I think / She will not want this snake.”
– The surprise ending is funny because the child thinks a snake would
be a better alternative, which is ironic since a snake is far worse than a
dog.
(6 marks: 2 marks per example with explanation)
1.3) Teaching “off the page”
Three practical ways to make the poem interactive in class:
Dramatisation/Role-play – Learners can act out the dog’s behaviour
(snoring, tracking mud, barking at strangers) to bring humour to life.
Sound effects – Learners can make barking, snoring, or hissing
noises to match the lines, making the poem fun and memorable.
Drawing/Visual activity – Ask learners to draw the dog doing one of
the silly things mentioned (sleeping on the bed, making a mess on the
rug, or a snake as a pet).
Question 2 (Drama)
Applied English Language for Foundation and Intermediate
Phase – First Additional Language
October/November 2025
N.B PARAPHRASE YOUR WORK TO AVOID PLAGARISM (CHANGE WORDS)
NAME OF STUDENT:
STUDENT NUMBER:
1.1) Reasons mother doesn’t want a dog
Reason 1: Dogs shed hair and track mud on the floor.
This is a concern of an adult since it is the role of a grown-up to clean the
home whereas a child may not consider the mess a problem.
, Reason 2: Dogs need to be taken outside even in bad weather (ice
and snow).
This concerns an adult since an adult will consider the inconvenience and
responsibility whereas a child will just consider playing with the dog.
1.2) Humorous lines/images
Younger learners laugh at exaggerated, silly, or unexpected images. Three
examples:
“And do disgraceful things on rugs” – Humorous because children
find the idea of a naughty pet making a mess funny.
“And flop upon your bed at night / And snore their doggy snore” –
The idea of a dog sleeping and snoring like a human is amusing.
“Because, more than a dog, I think / She will not want this snake.”
– The surprise ending is funny because the child thinks a snake would
be a better alternative, which is ironic since a snake is far worse than a
dog.
(6 marks: 2 marks per example with explanation)
1.3) Teaching “off the page”
Three practical ways to make the poem interactive in class:
Dramatisation/Role-play – Learners can act out the dog’s behaviour
(snoring, tracking mud, barking at strangers) to bring humour to life.
Sound effects – Learners can make barking, snoring, or hissing
noises to match the lines, making the poem fun and memorable.
Drawing/Visual activity – Ask learners to draw the dog doing one of
the silly things mentioned (sleeping on the bed, making a mess on the
rug, or a snake as a pet).
Question 2 (Drama)
